Milk Cans in Kenya: Sizes, Prices and Safe Milk Handling
Quick answer: Stainless steel milk cans cost KSh 8,500 to KSh 24,000 in Kenya for 20–100 litre sizes and transport cans. Stainless cans are required for good milk hygiene: they are easy to clean, do not taint milk and last for years. Plastic jerricans spoil milk faster and are often rejected by buyers.
Key facts
- Price range: KSh 8,500 – KSh 24,000
- Stainless steel cans keep milk clean and are easy to sanitise
- Wash, sanitise and dry cans immediately after every delivery
- Dairy handling rules are set by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB)
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Milk can prices
20l milk storage canKSh 8,500
50l milk storage canKSh 15,000
100l milk storage canKSh 24,000
Milk transport canKSh 13,000| Model | Size / capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 20l milk storage can | 20 L | KSh 8,500 |
| 50l milk storage can | 50 L | KSh 15,000 |
| 100l milk storage can | 100 L | KSh 24,000 |
| Milk transport can | – | KSh 13,000 |
Current listed prices incl. VAT (updated 30 September 2026). Full range: Dairy equipment.
Which size?
- 20 L: small farms, carrying by hand or motorbike.
- 50 L: the common farm-to-cooler can.
- 100 L: storage and bulk movement at collection points.
How to clean a milk can
- Rinse with clean cold water straight after emptying.
- Wash with warm water and dairy detergent, scrubbing inside and the lid.
- Sanitise, then drain upside down on a rack to dry.
- Store with the lid off, away from dust and animals.
From can to cooler
Deliver milk to the chiller quickly after milking; see milk cooling tank sizing and setting up a mini dairy.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 50 litre milk can in Kenya?
See the 50 L row in the price table for the current price.
Why stainless steel milk cans?
They do not absorb milk or smells, are easy to sanitise and last for years.
Can I carry milk in plastic jerricans?
Plastic is hard to clean properly and many buyers reject milk delivered in it; stainless cans are recommended.
How do I clean a milk can?
Rinse, wash with warm water and dairy detergent, sanitise and dry upside down.